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Univ.-Prof. Dr. Angela Schwarz is a full Professor of Modern and Contemporary History at the University of Siegen, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Department of History. She holds the Chair of Modern and Contemporary History and is actively engaged in teaching and research, with a strong focus on European, British, and transatlantic history, as well as cultural and media history.
Her research interests include:
- European and British history, particularly Anglo-German relations
- Transatlantic cultural transfers
- History of media and popular culture
- Popularization of science and knowledge
- Science, technology, and social change
- Historical culture and collective memory
- Representation of history in digital media, especially video games
Her recent work highlights the role of video games as platforms for historical storytelling and public engagement with the past. She has delivered keynote lectures and participated in panel discussions at major academic and public events, exploring how authenticity, narrative, and interactivity shape historical understanding in digital environments. Her work bridges academic history with public and digital cultures.
Her lectures and public appearances since 2018 reveal a consistent engagement with the intersection of history and digital media. Themes such as authenticity, simulation, educational potential, and narrative design in historical video games recur across her contributions, indicating a focused and innovative research trajectory that situates digital gaming within broader discourses of historical culture and knowledge dissemination.
She is supported by a team of research and student assistants and is affiliated with the Research Center for Popular Cultures at the University of Siegen. While no scientific awards are listed in the provided texts, her active participation in high-profile academic and public forums suggests significant recognition in her field.
Prof. Schwarz advises students and leads a research team, contributing to academic training and collaborative projects. There is no mention of specific grants, but her institutional affiliations and public engagements suggest involvement in funded research initiatives. She maintains an active presence in both academic and public discourse on history and digital media.
She is associated with the Chair of Modern and Contemporary History and collaborates with interdisciplinary research centers, including the Research Center for Popular Cultures. Her work environment fosters collaboration between history, media studies, and digital culture, supporting innovative approaches to historical research and public engagement.
